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The Wonder Boy of Whistle Stop
- A Novel
- Narrated by: Fannie Flagg
- Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
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Summary
New York Times best seller
A heartwarming novel about secrets of youth rediscovered, hometown memories, and the magical moments in ordinary lives, from the beloved author of Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe.
“A gift, a blessing and a triumph...celebrates the bonds of family and friends - and the possibilities of recovery and renewal.” (The Free Lance-Star)
Bud Threadgoode grew up in the bustling little railroad town of Whistle Stop with his mother, Ruth, church-going and proper, and his aunt Idgie, the fun-loving hell-raiser. Together they ran the town's popular Whistle Stop Cafe, known far and wide for its fun and famous fried green tomatoes. And as Bud often said of his childhood to his daughter, Ruthie, "How lucky can you get?" But sadly, as the railroad yards shut down and Whistle Stop became a ghost town, nothing was left but boarded-up buildings and memories of a happier time. Then one day, Bud decides to take one last trip, just to see what has become of his beloved Whistle Stop. In so doing, he discovers new friends, as well as surprises about Idgie's life, about Ninny Threadgoode and other beloved Fannie Flagg characters, and about the town itself. He also sets off a series of events, both touching and inspiring, that change his life and the lives of his daughter and many others. Could these events all be just coincidences? Or something else? And can you really go home again?
Critic reviews
“The story blossoms in vintage Flagg style—folksy and feel-good. An abundance of Southern charm will delight both readers eager to journey back to beloved Whistle Stop and also those wanting to visit for the very first time.” —Shelf Awareness
“Who can resist a visit to Whistle Stop and all her inhabitants, past and present? No one!” —Library Journal
“Reading this novel is like entering a second childhood.” —Kirkus Reviews
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- Heidi
- 14-04-21
Loved it!
Fans of Fried Green Tomatoes will love this book, it covers what happens to the original characters later on in life, revisiting old stories in more detail and introduces some new characters with the same heartwarming sentiment as the first book. The narrator/author does another great job of pulling you into her world with her warm southern charm.
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- Julie Keys
- 13-06-21
Wonder boy of whistle stop
Loved this book, real down home stories that ties up all the previous books, the ending withe the cafe is just magic, will listen again and I love Fanny’s voice. Hope there will be more of her books
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- Cindy Murray
- 28-02-24
Fabulous follow up
This has to be one of the loveliest sequels I have ever listened to. Bringing everything together from Fried Green Tomatoes and in to present day was just fantastic and I really did enjoy it.
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- Claire Louise
- 01-06-23
Lovely sequel overall
Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe is one of my favourite books (and films) of all time so of course I had to get the sequel. Not knowing what to expect, I went in with an open mind and though I liked the story, it made me quite sad at times. If there’s one thing sure to crop up in these stories it’s death and learning about the death of our beloved characters is sad. The quickly shifting timelines are very thought provoking as to how much time we really have in this world and it made me very nostalgic for the past. In fact I just wanted to go back to the original again and be ‘there’. Not quite ready to accept modern day Whistlestop, but at the same time I’m glad it exists.
You have to pay attention as the story once again shifts back and forth in time and at times I found I needed to catch up with myself. I liked the way the story tied itself together and came almost full circle. A delightful ending, which is rare in stories of which we have expectations. The ending definitely exceeded mine.
If you love the original it’s worth listening to and catching up with some of your old friends.
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- Hilary A.
- 20-01-22
A bit neat
All threads tied up a bit too neatly but a fun and enjoyable story. I need fifteen more words
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- nicola parsons
- 20-02-21
Amazing!
Thoroughly enjoyed this book it was great to catch up with characters I got to know years ago and thought about often since. Thank you!!
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- Gerry
- 01-04-22
So lovely
Delightful story, read by the author. I was transported , to the times and places, wonderful.
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- Victor Matthews
- 02-09-22
WONDERFUL
All i can do is endorse and agree with all positive remarks .Fanny Flagg is a brilliant modern day novelist.
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- B M G
- 14-08-22
Wonderful
I loved this book. Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe is one of my favourite books so I wasn’t sure what to expect from this sequel. It had a lot to live up to! What a wonderful book this is & it was great to catch up with old characters & meet some new ones.
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- Amazon Customer
- 15-01-23
hooray. more whistlestop.
love Fanny Flagg. loved Whistlestop. you know you want to hear the sequel to,Fried Green Tomatoes. its just fabulous. thank you Fanny Flagg. more please.
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